Missouri § 208.415 - Rulemaking authority — assessment and service plan — community work experience program authorized, participation voluntary, when, required when.
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§ 208.415. Rulemaking authority — assessment and service plan — community work experience program authorized, participation voluntary, when, required when.
1. The division shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 536 to administer such program. Such rules shall include procedures for referral of individuals for education, employment, job search, training including on-the-job training, and special work projects. Such rules may implement any optional provision of the Family Support Act of 1988.
2. An initial assessment of the educational, child care, and other supportive services needs as well as the skills, prior work experience, and employability of each participant in the program including a review of the family circumstances shall be completed for all participants. This assessment shall be completed in consultation with the participant.
3. On the basis of the assessment, the division, in consultation with the participant, shall develop a service plan for the participant. The service plan shall explain the services that will be provided by the state agency and the activities in which the participant will take part under the program, including child care and other supportive services, shall set forth a service goal for the participant, and shall, to the maximum extent possible and consistent with sections 208.400 to 208.425, and section 452.311, reflect the respective preferences of such participant. The plan shall take into account the participant's supportive services needs, available program resources, and local employment opportunities. The plan shall include a description of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of the participant and the division.
4. The division may operate a community work experience program in accordance with section 201 of P.L. 100-485. The program shall be voluntary for thirty-six months after July 27, 1989, after which time those individuals who have received AFDC benefits for thirty-six of the preceding sixty months may be required to participate in the community work experience program.
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(L. 1989 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 2 § 4)
Effective 7-27-89
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